Halifax is welcoming a new fire chief this fall.
Ken Stuebing, the Fire Paramedic Chief in Chatham-Kent, Ont., was named to the position after a national search.
Stuebing will be replacing Doug Trussler, who retired in June after more than five years as Fire Chief of Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE).
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“I’m really looking forward to meeting Regional Council, my new colleagues, and of course, all the people working at HRFE to help continue the great legacy of Canada’s oldest fire department,” Stuebing said in a media release.
“My family and I are also very excited to start living in HRM and getting involved in its communities, their unique, balanced lifestyle and the region’s collective spirit.”
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Stuebing has more than 33 years of experience working with both career and volunteer emergency services in communities across Canada.
He has also served for the past six years on the board of directors with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs and represents Canada on the International Association of Fire Chiefs board.
Stuebing will begin his job as fire chief on Oct. 30.
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